Jaguar Satin Beige Metallic (711/AFV) Touch Up Paint

The Look

Your Jaguar hails from 1988, a year of transition where classic elegance met a new era of executive luxury. This specific shade is a refined, champagne-adjacent tone that perfectly captured the high-end aesthetic of the late eighties. It is a sophisticated neutral that hides road dust and light film better than almost any other color from that catalog. Since your car has been on the road for over three decades, the original finish has likely developed its own character, but this color remains a graceful choice that highlights the long, low lines of the XJ and XJS silhouettes without being loud.

Technical Details

This is a metallic finish, which means its appearance relies entirely on how the microscopic flakes settle as they dry. Metallic paints are notorious for mottling, a phenomenon where the flakes clump together and create dark, cloudy patches or tiger stripes. This happens if the paint stays wet for too long or goes on too heavy, causing the flakes to sink rather than float evenly. Because this color is light and reflective, any inconsistency in how you apply it will show up as a shadow, so you must be mindful of your layering technique to keep the finish uniform.

Best Practices

Before you spray or dab Jaguar Satin Beige Metallic (check for code 711/AFV), you need to shake it for 60 seconds. You can typically find your paint code on a metal plate located on the driver's door jamb or attached to the radiator crossmember under the hood. To get the metallic flakes to behave, keep the container moving at all times and apply several light coats rather than one thick one. Test the color on the included card to see how the flakes lay down before you touch the car. Work in your garage or the shade to manage the drying time, and ensure each layer is dry to the touch before you add the next.